George Lucas Talks Whether He Moved On From ‘Star Wars’

George Lucas, the creator of the iconic Star Wars franchise, recently spoke about his relationship with the series during an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

The discussion came as Lucas works on his new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.

When asked if he has “let go” of Star Wars, Lucas said, “Disney took it over and they gave it their vision. That’s what happens. Of course, I’ve moved past it. I mean, I’ve got a life. I’m building a museum. A museum is harder than making movies.”

His comments suggest that he has accepted Disney’s direction for the franchise and is ready to focus on new projects.

Star Wars revolutionized Hollywood when it first appeared, influencing both storytelling and special effects.

The original films set the stage for blockbuster movies and showed that merchandising could become a major source of revenue. Lucas’ company, Lucasfilm, became a model for high-quality visual effects through Industrial Light & Magic.

In October 2012, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion, gaining the rights to all Star Wars films, new projects, and other properties like Indiana Jones. Since then, Disney has released new movies, TV shows, and theme park attractions based on the franchise. However, many of these newer projects have not matched the success or cultural impact of the original films.

Lucas’ focus has now shifted toward his museum, where he aims to celebrate narrative art and storytelling across media. The museum is set to be a major cultural project in Los Angeles, and Lucas seems committed to seeing it through.

It’s interesting to see George Lucas fully embrace a new chapter while leaving Star Wars in Disney’s hands. The franchise will always be a major part of film history, but Lucas’ focus on the museum shows he’s ready for fresh challenges. Do you think Disney has done justice to Star Wars since acquiring it? Share your thoughts in the comments.